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Train inspector salary
Average train inspector salary
$39,421
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Average train inspector salary by state
Highest paying states for train inspectors
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $53,221 | $25.59 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $60,701 | $29.18 |
| 3 | Nevada | $39,630 | $19.05 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $41,281 | $19.85 |
| 5 | New York | $45,705 | $21.97 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $42,379 | $20.37 |
| 7 | Maryland | $46,635 | $22.42 |
| 8 | Montana | $40,304 | $19.38 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $43,959 | $21.13 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $47,073 | $22.63 |
| 11 | Arizona | $40,383 | $19.41 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $37,635 | $18.09 |
| 13 | Colorado | $39,354 | $18.92 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $38,240 | $18.38 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $41,483 | $19.94 |
| 16 | Indiana | $37,185 | $17.88 |
| 17 | Ohio | $37,055 | $17.81 |
| 18 | Illinois | $41,947 | $20.17 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $37,984 | $18.26 |
| 20 | Florida | $39,249 | $18.87 |
| 21 | Texas | $38,660 | $18.59 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $39,518 | $19.00 |
| 23 | Virginia | $40,108 | $19.28 |
| 24 | Delaware | $42,740 | $20.55 |
| 25 | Washington | $41,860 | $20.13 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $36,948 | $17.76 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $37,789 | $18.17 |
| 28 | Utah | $38,602 | $18.56 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $38,335 | $18.43 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $36,000 | $17.31 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $36,561 | $17.58 |
| 32 | Idaho | $37,380 | $17.97 |
| 33 | Missouri | $37,638 | $18.10 |
| 34 | Maine | $35,239 | $16.94 |
| 35 | Vermont | $35,759 | $17.19 |
| 36 | Georgia | $35,307 | $16.97 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | $38,411 | $18.47 |
| 38 | Alaska | $40,441 | $19.44 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $36,652 | $17.62 |
| 40 | Iowa | $36,549 | $17.57 |
| 41 | Kansas | $36,526 | $17.56 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $36,313 | $17.46 |
| 43 | California | $36,413 | $17.51 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $33,395 | $16.06 |
| 45 | Oregon | $37,222 | $17.90 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $31,520 | $15.15 |
| 47 | Michigan | $33,162 | $15.94 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $35,888 | $17.25 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $34,227 | $16.46 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $29,866 | $14.36 |
| 51 | Alabama | $30,311 | $14.57 |
Train inspector salary details
A train inspector's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $56,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a train inspector's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $39,421 | $3,285 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying train inspector jobs
The highest paying types of train inspectors are senior inspector, lead inspector, and weld inspector.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Operator | $35,591 | $2,966 | $17.11 | 63,674 |
| Quality Control Inspector | $35,018 | $2,918 | $16.84 | 92,794 |
| Inspector General | $48,026 | $4,002 | $23.09 | 58,208 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | $36,842 | $3,070 | $17.71 | 74,410 |
| Certified Welding Inspector | $47,494 | $3,958 | $22.83 | 50,814 |
| Mechanical Inspector | $49,727 | $4,144 | $23.91 | 33,863 |
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Train inspector salary trends
The average train inspector salary has risen by $6,255 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average train inspector earned $33,166 annually, but today, they earn $39,421 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for train inspectors over the last decade.
Compare train inspector salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average train inspector salary over time
Compare train inspector salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Train inspector salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,400 | $18.95 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $38,100 | $18.33 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $37,300 | $17.92 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $36,400 | $17.49 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $35,800 | $17.23 | +2.1% |
Recently added train inspector salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc. | Inspector Trainer 1 | Leonia, NJ | 06/26/2025 | $52,175 |
| Harbor Rail Services | Usda Train Inspector | Nogales, AZ | 06/22/2025 | $28,175 |
| Orkin, LLC | SCD TC Inspector-Training | San Antonio, TX | 06/17/2025 | $70,000 |
| State of North Carolina | Fire & Rescue Trainer/Inspector I | Boone, NC | 06/12/2025 | $45,926 |
| Ropes Courses Inc. | Inspector Trainer | Allegan, MI | 06/10/2025 | $40,000 |
| State of North Carolina | Fire & Rescue Trainer/Inspector I | Boone, NC | 05/28/2025 | $42,926 |
| Orkin, LLC | 2024 TC Inspector-Training | Bakersfield, CA | 05/16/2025 | $48,001 |
| Ropes Courses Inc. | Inspector Trainer | Allegan, MI | 04/28/2025 | $40,000 |
| Orkin, LLC | Termite Inspector-Training | Anaheim, CA | 04/15/2025 | $48,001 |
| Harbor Rail Services | Train Inspector | Brownsville, TX | 04/02/2025 | $27,131 |
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